Dennis Elementary School vs. West Lee Elementary School
Should I attend Dennis Elementary School or West Lee Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dennis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
West Lee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dennis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Lee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
356 students
117 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
61% | 39%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1043 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1027 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
11-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
8
Kindergarten Students
57
9
Grade 1 Students
47
17
Grade 2 Students
51
24
Grade 3 Students
46
19
Grade 4 Students
60
17
Grade 5 Students
60
23
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
89%
76%
% White
8%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.20
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
